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First Locomotive

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Locomotive with barrels of cargo, sits on the tracks. The caption reads: "First Locomotive, 1831."

Creator:
Barnes-Crosby Company

Publication Information

Creator Barnes-Crosby Company

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 5214

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A8Z
Legacy ID
WHi 12319

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